Ethanol industry leader ‘not optimistic’ congress will reach E15 deal
An ethanol industry leader says he doubts congress will pass a bill anytime soon that would allow the year-round sale of fuel blended with 15% ethanol. Yesterday was the deadline […]
Lack of student interest brings delay for UI’s Center for Intellectual Freedom
The Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa had to delay its course offerings from January until next month. The Daily Iowan reports the two classes had less […]
Iowa Senator Ernst applauds putting USDA building up for sale
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is celebrating the potential sale of a federal government building in Washington, D.C. Ernst joined Trump Administration officials at a news conference to announce a USDA […]
UI grads say shutting down majors is attack on intellectual freedom
University of Iowa Provost Kevin Kregel says his office will recommend closing seven programs at the Board of Regents next meeting in April. The programs include undergraduate majors in African […]
House-passed bill makes Iowa election law changes
The Iowa House has passed an election bill that will no longer give someone registering to vote on Election Day the option of having a friend, neighbor or relative sign […]
A handful of immigration-related bills pass Iowa Senate
The Iowa Senate has passed bills to strengthen immigration and citizenship checks for voting, for getting an Iowa driver’s license and for working in Iowa schools or in the public […]
Butler County and Southwest Iowa electric coops given millions in federal loans
Two Iowa rural electric coops are getting $19 million in loans from the U.S. Ag Department’s Rural Development office. The Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative will receive an $8 million […]
Top-selling author talks to Iowa students about misery, exhilaration of writing (AUDIO)
An internationally acclaimed author is making two Iowa appearances this week, in Iowa City and the Des Moines metro, in hopes of inspiring future writers. Bret Anthony Johnston, an alum […]
Iowa House Ethics chair calls complaint ‘vendetta’ over speeding ticket
The Iowa House Ethics Committee has unanimously dismissed a complaint against two state representatives who are also state troopers. Cameron Stotz of Waukee filed the complaint, alleging it was a […]
Restored Grant Wood mural to be unveiled at Sioux City Art Center event
The Sioux City Art Center is planning to show off the newly restored Grant Wood Corn Room Mural at its spring fundraiser. Center director Todd Behrens says it will be […]